Student Survey*
(used as part of Montgomery College TIDES** Grant Project)
This survey is being conducted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (http://www.aacu.org/pkal/) to explore your perceptions of science/math/engineering, including your experiences in classes, your confidence in your abilities, and your level of interest.
There are no right or wrong answers, only the answers that are right for you. Your honest responses will help us understand college student perceptions of science/math/engineering. All responses will be confidential and data will not be reported in any way that might make it possible to identify individual respondents.
We sincerely appreciate and value your time in completing this survey.
Your Experiences in Science/Math/Engineering Classes
*If you have not taken a Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or Science course you may skip to the next table of questions.
To what extent is each statement true for you? How true is each statement for you?
Scale: 0 = Never true 3 = Often True
1 = Rarely True 4 = Always True
2 = Sometimes True
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1. I do not know other students in my science/math/engineering classes.
2. Classmates in my science/math/engineering classes know something personal about me.
3. I develop relationships outside of class with other students in science/math/engineering classes.
4. I discuss events that happen outside of science/math/engineering classes with my classmates.
5. I can call, ask, or text another student from my science/math/engineering classes if I have a question about an assignment.
6. I meet with classmates outside of class to study for science/math/engineering tests.
7. Other students in my science/math/engineering classes remind me when assignments are due or when tests are approaching.
8. I feel comfortable asking questions in science/math/engineering classes.
9. My professors in my science/math/engineering classes know something personal about me.
10. I feel that a science/math/engineering professor would take the time to talk to me if I needed help.
11. I feel comfortable getting help from a science/math/engineering professor outside of class time (i.e., during office hours, etc.).
12. I feel comfortable talking about a problem with science/math/engineering professors.
13. I feel comfortable participating in whole class discussions in my science/math/engineering classes.
14. I feel comfortable participating in group activities such as pair work and small group discussions in my science/math/engineering classes.
15. I feel that a science/math/engineering professor will understand my difficulties if I shared them.
16. My science/math/engineering professors return my work quickly.
17. I feel my science/math/engineering professors make useful comments on my work.
18. I feel my science/math/engineering professors care about me as a student.
19. I feel my science/math/engineering professors give me enough time to say what I want to say.
20. My science/math/engineering professors sometimes do not answer my questions.
21. Science/math/engineering professors are pleased when I do well in class.
22. I feel my science/math/engineering professors are pleased when I contribute ideas in class.
Why is Science/Math/Engineering important to you?
To what extent is each statement true for you?
Scale: 0 = Never true
1 = Rarely True
2 = Sometimes True
3 = Often True
4 = Always True
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA23. I’ll need science/math/engineering for my future - career.
24. I study science/math/engineering because I know how useful it is.
25. Science/math/engineering is not relevant to my life.
26. I only take science/math/engineering courses because they are required.
27. I expect to have no use for science/math/engineering when I get out of school.
28. Getting a degree in science/math/engineering would allow me to earn a good salary.
29. I will feel good about myself if I earn a degree in science/math/engineering.
30. Earning a degree in science/math/engineering will lead to the kind of job I want.
31. People who are important to me will admire me if I earn a degree in science/math/engineering.
Self-Perceptions of Science/Math/Engineering Abilities
Do you feel you are able to…
Scale: 0 = Never true
1 = Rarely True
2 = Sometimes True
3 = Often True
4 = Always True
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA32. Solve real world science/math/engineering problems?
33. Understand research articles or books about science/math/engineering issues?
34. Learn new computer programs?
35. Solve computer software problems?
36. Work on a project using science/math/engineering concepts?
37. Have a career in science/math/engineering?
Your Ability to Succeed in Computer Science
Do you think you can…
Scale: 0 = Never true
1 = Rarely True
2 = Sometimes True
3 = Often True
4 = Always True
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA38. Complete the math/chemistry/physics requirements for a computer science major?
39. Continue in computer science through the next semester?
40. Remain in computer science after next semester?
41. Do very well in computer science in the next semester?
42. Do very well in computer science after the next semester?
43. Complete a degree in computer science?
44. Succeed in a computer science career?
Your ability to handle challenges in Science/Math/Engineering
Do you think you can …
Scale: 0 = Never true
1 = Rarely True
2 = Sometimes True
3 = Often True
4 = Always True
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA45. Find ways to interact with math/science/engineering professors outside of class even if they are busy?
46. Deal with unfair treatment in math/science/engineering classes?
47. Continue in math/science/engineering classes even if you did not see people like you in the class?
48. Continue in math/science/engineering classes if you feel you are not doing as well as other students in the class?
49. Continue to take a math/science/engineering major even if someone who is important to you tried to discourage you?
50. Find tutoring help in math/science/engineering?
51. Find ways to overcome communication problems with math/science/engineering professors.
52. Continue on in math/science/engineering even if you felt that, the environment in these classes was not very welcoming for you.
Your interest in Computer Science
Will you…?
Scale: 0 = Never
1 = Not very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Very likely
4 = Definitely
NA= Not Applicable to Me
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA53. Pursue a career in computer science?
54. Take a computer science course as an elective?
55. Minor in computer science?
56. Take a required computer science course?
57. Major in computer science?
58. Pursue a 4-year degree in computer science?
* Adapted from American Association of Colleges & Universities TIDES Project Student Survey (Fall 2014 / Spring 2015)
** Teaching to Increase Equity and Diversity in STEM